“We had been getting really low on toothbrushes and toothpaste, so they are going to help us out.

“It’s awesome because those kits are going to go to the homeless and those doing it tough.”

During the pandemic, the charity has been providing food and toiletry hampers to those in need.

“More families have been getting in touch with us, as well as individuals that may have a roof over their head but they are struggling to put food on the table once they have paid their rent and bills.”

“We’ve been working with Volunteering Gold Coast, we’ve been making the hampers and they have been delivering them for us.”

The charity is also busy planning a sleepout event at Burleigh later this month to raise much needed funds to build a Walk With Us hub.

“We would love a hub – a place where people can get off the streets for the day, they can come have a shower, do their washing, have some food and feel safe,” she said.

Ms Luke said the event details will be released soon, with locals encouraged can stay up to date via: walkwithusgc.org.au/

http://www.mygc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Toothbrush-and-Toothpaste.jpg321845Carla Toomahttp://www.mygc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/mygc-logo.pngCarla Tooma2020-06-05 15:24:102020-06-05 15:24:10Hundreds of dental kits on their way to locals in need

A man’s been rushed to hospital after a nasty workplace incident in Southport.

Emergency services were called to Nerang Street just before midday, following reports a man in his 30s had suffered burns.

It’s understood a gas bottle exploded in his arms, causing burns to his face and arms.

He was rushed to the Gold Coast University Hospital with the high acuity response team on board.

He’s believed to be in a serious condition.

#Update – one patient was transported to the Gold Coast University Hospital in a serious condition with burns to the face and arms after a reported gas bottle explosion at a workplace in #Southport. The high acuity response paramedics were on board for transport.

It seems Gold Coasters are still very much in favour of a second M1, with a new survey showing overwhelming support for the Coomera Connector.

Currently, a jointly funded business case in underway, but the project is yet to be locked in.

With over 210,000 vehicles clogging the M1 through Coomera on the busier days, and the northern corridor becoming more and more popular, as many as 4 in 5 Gold Coasters believe a second M1 is the answer.

Federal Minister for Population, Cities and Urban Infrastructure Alan Tudge says the project needs to be delivered, and now could be the time to do it.

“This project will be critical to supporting growth on the Gold Coast in the years to come and it’s great to see this level of community support for it.

“It’s crucial we make headway on infrastructure across South-East Queensland as we come out of the COVID pandemic,” Mr Tudge said.

“This was an independent survey of 1,000 residents and businesses spread out between Loganholme and Coolangatta.

“I’d like to thank everyone who provided input into the planning of this city-shaping project,” Mr Bailey said.

While various other local state and federal MPs say they’ve received the same response – that the Coomera Connector is desperately needed.

“The resounding message from many people was ‘get on with it’ and that’s what we’re doing,” said Federal Member for Fadden Stuart Robert.

“Developing the business case is the next step required to put forward the case for the Coomera Connector to be a national infrastructure priority,” he added.

“Eighty per cent of those surveyed supported the Coomera Connector overall and 76 per cent supported the priority Stage 1 section between Coomera and Nerang,” State Member for Gaven Meaghan Scanlon said.

Locals have until June 16 to have their say on the project. For more information, click here.

If you’re a business looking to welcome back more people from today, and need more information, click here.

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